Tags: Bankrupt Cities

Who wants to be king of the worst city in America?

The citizens fight crime on their own while the city tackles unauthorized bus benches

Time to fire your local officeholders

But will city employee pensions be protected?

The Stockton example could encourage cities to view bankruptcy as something other than a last resort.

Complaint argues it violates citizens' due process

Upgrades city's outlook

Kevyn D. Orr, a bankruptcy lawyer, has a lot of work cut out for him

Insist they do have a plan

But might appear part of report that declares city has no plan to deal with financial crisis

Governor offers window of 10 days to change his mind

How bad is it, doc? Will he live?

Nearly half aren't paying their overinflated property taxes

Should the governor decided to take over the city

Is Harrisburg hell on earth?

A pre-packaged bankruptcy that requires state involvement would be politically explosive.

State would be able to take over ailing school districts and municipalities temporarily

Municipal failure is bad for creditors and unions, but potentially good for taxpayers.

Cities as basket cases

Emergency manager could be appointed to take over